Pakistan’s Sachal Ensemble has been forced to cancel its Calgary performance after not getting approval for its artist visas.

The show was scheduled for Tuesday at the Jack Singer Concert Hall and follows performances in Europe and the U.S. This was to be the ensemble’s first Canadian performance.

In a statement, a spokesperson for the ensemble says: “The losses to the musicians, the community and our organizers and presenters, both financial and otherwise, will be extremely upsetting. We were assured all last week that the approvals were coming, and even this weekend were told all would be fine. However, nothing has come through, and we were told nothing could be done.”

Ticket holders will be refunded for this performance, and BD&P World Music subscribers will be contacted by a Ticketing Services representative.

For more information, call the Arts Commons box office at 403-294-9494.

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